Product Owner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Solutions

Product Owner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Solutions

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Product Owner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Solutions to join our Wealth Solutions team. This role is located in Manchester, UK.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Provide influential product leadership within the Wealth Solutions product function, shaping priorities, delivery approaches, and outcomes that enhance platform capability, control, and scalability.
• Own the product vision and strategic roadmap for key Wealth Solutions offerings, translating strategic intent into executable delivery plans and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive the execution of the Wealth Solutions product vision through hands-on product ownership, taking accountability for requirements definition, prioritization, and outcome-focused delivery across multiple agile Scrum teams.
• Partner closely with Wealth Solutions Product Managers, Technology, Operations, Sales, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements, synthesize input, manage dependencies, and ensure successful product delivery.
• Lead and mentor agile teams, defining and prioritizing the product backlog, writing well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, and maintaining a groomed backlog several sprints ahead.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and client feedback within the Wealth Solutions space to proactively inform prioritization decisions, identify emerging risks or opportunities, and adjust delivery plans accordingly.
• Champion pragmatic improvements, exploring how tools, automation, and AI can be responsibly applied to enhance delivery efficiency, control, and client experience within Wealth Solutions.
• Define and implement target operating models for new or enhanced Wealth Solutions, establishing clear ownership, roles, and accountability across operations and technology.
• Ensure strong data foundations across the product area, shaping data requirements, influencing priorities, and aligning teams around shared data models and quality standards to drive informed decisions.
• Role-model modern, inclusive product leadership, supporting and coaching new Product Owners, and using influence rather than authority to maintain momentum through ambiguity and resolve complex challenges.
   

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Extensive proven experience as a Product Owner or equivalent senior product role, delivering complex change in a large-scale, technology-enabled environment within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrable experience in Wealth Management, Private Banking, or related Wealth Solutions domains is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of building and launching successful products from ideation through launch and revision.
• Experience operating as a subject matter expert in complex delivery environments, providing informed challenge, guidance, and decision support.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), including writing well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, and providing daily direction to agile teams.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CSPO, SAFe) are a plus.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align senior stakeholders across diverse functions.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, capable of navigating ambiguity and making data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.